Songwriters on Songwriting

We live in a wonderful age. There is a huge amount of valuable information for songwriters and struggling artists available to anyone with an internet connection. Here are a two examples to whet your appetite: If you haven’t visited John Braheny’s website or read any of the material there, you are missing a lot. [...] Read Full Story

John Braheny is sure a helpful guy. John is the author of the book, The Craft And Business Of Songwriting John is also a major force behind and contributor to the helpful site TAXI. I have begun to think about this issue of the fact that first impressions count and wondering how to capture that magic [...] Read Full Story

There are some things that you can do besides just wishing for things that will expedite your journey towards your goals as a songwriter and musician:   1. Think Positive   Believe in yourself, even when you think no one else does…especially when you think no one else believes.  Believe that metamorphosis is possible even when you have not seen the changes that you want yet. I bet if you think about it you can come up with examples in your life when you did not expect something to... Read Full Story

May 1st will be my eight month anniversary since leaving my Windows PC behind and buying a Mac.  I still have the PC, mostly serving as a table to hold my Mac Mini!  But every now and then I boot it up for a little punishment and realize all over again why I was so [...] Read Full Story

OK, getting back to music….. I made a bit of progress in the studio doing recording of my next song — Lost in Your Arms of Love – As another bit of a tip of the hat to my Celtic bloodlines I added a bit of Irish tin whistle to the tune. Here’s a preview of [...] Read Full Story

I think when you find a great product that fills a need for a good price you should tell other people about it.  It’s the great American, capitalist way. Guitar players, and I am sure musicians in general, tend to have a lot of “stuff” we accumulate that needs to be carried around and hauled to [...] Read Full Story

I forgot to mention last time that if anyone has the inclination or inspiration and/or extra time and you would like to contribute something to the last song , such as some vocal harmony, or an additional instrumental part, or whatever, comment here and let me know.  What I put up here is free for everyone to use (hopefully not abuse), experiment with and extend the creative envelope.  Don’t be shy. ShareThis Read Full Story

Original lyrics by Stan C. Countz Don’t wanna feel the pain no more I'll never be the same as before Wish I’d never walked out that door At least now I know what I’m lookin’ for And it ain’t you; done paid my dues I got a case of the break my heart blues Now that we’re apart, I need a brand new start The question is: can I ever trust my heart again? Can I trust my heart, not to fall apart? I’m as sad and lonely as I’ve ever been The question is: can I ever trust my heart again? The heart can... Read Full Story

Can You Give Me Some Songwriting Tips - Videos  Fabulous songs/songwriters... IMHO ;) Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (original version) Runtime: 3:35 2620492 views 10 Comments: Billy Joel - My Life Runtime: 3:48 153979 views 10 Comments: UB40 One In Ten 1981 Runtime: 4:22 373089 views 10 Comments: Squeeze - Up The Junction: Video Runtime: 3:11 9542 views 10 Comments: Kings Of Leon - Sex On Fire Runtime: 3:27 23213731 views 10 Comments: Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit... Read Full Story

Most of us don't have that "it" when it comes to writing, more so writing a song. Thinking about what to say and how to say it have been the problem for most of us. Now the melody comes, More problems. There is this buzz going around song writersville, and you know what? there is this web site that helps us not so talented write to create lyrics that last, melodies that hangs in your head for a lifetime. The guys from song writing tips online offers the best tips and ideas on how to bring... Read Full Story